Richard Durrett was more than a sports personality in the Metroplex – he was a fixture not only for his writing and broadcasting ability but also for his always upbeat personality and eagerness to help out anyone in need…

Step into any press box around these parts and ask around. You’re likely to find several stories about Durrett’s good deeds, from frequently unsolicited small favors to serving as a career-changing mentor to many. Tim MacMahon